4.9
Earthquake Details: 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama
Oct 12, 2026, 23:36:46
- Depth
- 10 km
- Felt reports
- 5
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 13, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake occurred on Oct 12, 2026 at 23:36:46. Epicenter: 17 km W of Río Grande, Panama. Reported depth: 10 km.
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Oct 12, 2026, 18:36:46 EST
- UTC
- Oct 12, 2026, 23:36:46 UTC
10 km · Shallow-focus
Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.
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Nearby major cities
Nearby earthquakes · 12
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Agency measurements
Agencies may use different observations and magnitude scales, and initial estimates can change.
- USGSM 4.9
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- Depth:
- 10 km
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 13, 2026, 03:49 AM UTC
Technical Details
Depth10 km
Significance371
Latitude7.7328
Longitude-81.4934
Event IDus6000u1ww
Magnitude4.9
Updated:Oct 13, 2026, 03:49:29 UTC
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